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==History==

===Hepworth===

The company was founded by [[Joseph Hepworth (tailor)|Joseph Hepworth]] in [[Leeds]] in 1864 as a tailor under the name of '''Joseph Hepworth & Son'''.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.nextplc.co.uk/nextplc/aboutnext/ourhistory/ |title=Next history |publisher=Nextplc.co.uk |access-date=12 October 2010}}</ref> Initially Hepworth was in partnership with James Rhodes, but the partnership was dissolved in 1872.<ref>The London Gazette, 9 July 1872, p.3121</ref>

On his own, Hepworth expanded the company rapidly, becoming a pioneer of the development of chain stores in Britain. By 1884 the company had 100 outlets.<ref>John Timpson, ''High Street Heroes: The Story of British Retail in 50 People'' (London: Icon Books, 2015)</ref>